Summary
Direct Engineering have an excellent opportunity for an apprentice to join their existing skilled workforce as an apprentice machinist. You will be following operation sheets, in order to ensure parts are progressed through the factory on time and carrying out quality checks.
What you will do at work
- Setting/programming of machinery/equipment
- Productive running of machinery/equipment
- Meeting standards of quality/quality procedures
- Achieving throughout/scheduling requirements
- Ensuring equipment/work area is safe, clean and tidy
- Assist in the development of equipment and process of ongoing improvement
- Ensuring good communication and teamwork
- Follow company policies and guidelines
- To read and understand all work instructions, drawings and inspection reports
Training
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence. You will be expected to work towards machining technician Level 3, with support from your employer and Learning Unlimited.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4/C or above) – essential
- GCSE Maths (4/C or above) – essential
About this employer
Direct Engineering specialise in the welding and manufacture of Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Mild Steel and a range of Non Ferrous Metal products. Direct Engineering have an excellent manufacturing facility offering a specialised Fabrication Welding, Machining and Installation Service. Their experienced team of engineers work closely with customers to meet and exceed their exact requirements.
After this apprenticeship
Chesterfield College continues to develop strong relationships with employers, and we encourage any organisation considering recruiting an apprentice to support them to progress onto a higher apprenticeship level or offer full-time employment at the end of their apprenticeship.